Fallen Trunk/Raft-Form Hawthorn Bonsai Progression Series
A hawthorn yamadori bonsai that started its life as a bonsai in fairly unfortunate circumstances.
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Developing Deciduous Bonsai Branch Structures: Part 1
How to build a new branch structure on your deciduous bonsai
The Application of Art Principles in Bonsai: Part Two Visual Movement
Understanding Visual Movement and applying it to your bonsai is important for design.
The Application of Art Principles in Bonsai Part Three: Foreshortening
How to make long branches appear shorter!
The Application of Art Principles in Bonsai Part One: The Golden Section
The Golden Ratio/Section is a very part of understanding Art, and bonsai design.
A Guide to Bonsai Critique
Within the Art of Bonsai, there are a number of rules or guidelines that are intended to help both the viewer and practitioner understand or learn what makes a good or ‘bad’ bonsai design.
